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Wakerly Family History

Wakerly Surname Meaning

see Wakerley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wakerly family from?

You can see how Wakerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakerly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wakerly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wakerly families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wakerly's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wakerly families in 1891.
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What did your Wakerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wakerly. 100% of Wakerly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wakerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakerly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Wakerly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Wakerly. For the veterans among your Wakerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakerly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wakerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wakerly in 1970 was 90, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakerly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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